R-1152 · Route File
Canterbury and West Coast · New Zealand
State Highway 7 crossing the northern Southern Alps between Hanmer Springs, Springs Junction and Reefton.
amber · Confirmation required
A mapped island route can become a closed approach, storm-affected road, interrupted ferry connection or unsuitable mountain crossing.
Planning response: Confirm the responsible road authority's current status immediately before committing the route and retain a viable alternate.
Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.
Route tire evidence
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Route-specific references
Information tied directly to this road, track or route.
Lewis Pass and State Highway 7 access
official · Department of Conservation, New Zealand
Official SH7 Lewis Pass identity, access, weather and vehicle-security reference
St James access from Lewis Pass
official · Department of Conservation, New Zealand
Official SH7 Lewis Pass access points, vehicle limits and connected-road guidance
Regional reference desk
Shared road, weather and access services used across Route Files in this region.
Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.